MCD stock verdict - Avoid
MCD
McDONALD’S CORPORATION
AVOIDConsumer Cyclical
$236.50
Fundamentals below bar
$236.50
Heavy$154.61Buy$187.74Fair$220.87Exit$242.96
VALUE50
GROWTH34
QUALITY38
TECHNICAL—
TRUST SCORE
93High
confidence in this read — data completeness, earnings quality & coverage
Technicals: insufficient price history
PROS
- Balance sheet holds net cash (cash exceeds total debt)
- Converts 28% of revenue into free cash flow
CONS
- Rich for its growth rate (PEG 4.6)
- Company has a low return on equity of -858.9% (TTM)
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✓Operating cash flow is 129% of net income — profit is backed by real cash
Analysis as of 2026-09-25 · price live, fundamentals from latest filings
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FAQ
Why is MCD rated Avoid?
MCD (McDONALD’S CORPORATION) is rated Avoid because the model combines fundamentals, price action, and earnings-quality checks. The current signal is Fundamentals below bar. Balance sheet holds net cash (cash exceeds total debt) and Converts 28% of revenue into free cash flow
Is MCD overvalued right now?
MCD is trading at $236.50 versus an estimated fair value of $220.87. That puts the stock in avoid territory on this framework. Rich for its growth rate (PEG 4.6) and Company has a low return on equity of -858.9% (TTM)
What should I watch before acting on MCD?
Watch the trust score of 93, the earnings-quality checks, and any red flags. Rich for its growth rate (PEG 4.6) and Company has a low return on equity of -858.9% (TTM)